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heavy metal

NOUN
hard rock
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The trial was proposed for the heavy metal heavyweights' gig at Hampden Park on 25 June as a way of reducing queues at the bar.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

US heavy metal band Metallica have teamed up with the Welsh Blood Service ahead of their UK tour this summer, to encourage fans to donate blood and plasma.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Plumes of smoke and ash then deposited the heavy metal across the burn zone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Finland has only claimed the top honour in the competition once when heavy metal band Lordi's monster-themed act won the hearts of the audience.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

My father said that cars would stay radioactive for a long time—because they’re made of heavy metal, I suppose.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien




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